These properties cover my mortgage, allow me to save for maintenance/repairs, and are projected to be worth $7–9 million by retirement.

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.

My ultimate goal is to build a portfolio of cash-flowing properties to achieve financial freedom.I’m currently seeking mentors who can guide me through this journey and help me avoid common pitfalls.

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

Yes I have good policies and multiple umbrellas but that does not protect me here.   

(Which is why "mesne" often has the French pronunciation "main.") 

Purchase price: $325,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Good sized three family property with small lot on fairly busy main road.

I can or have already looked up citizenship, residency, taxation, crime, inflation, etc.  

Having said that I was contacted by 2 RE companies, RPM Sunshine city and NewWestern Tampa and I would be more inclined towards RPM since they gave me detailed information regarding market.Does anyone has any experience of buying with them?

A few others have me mentioned other rust belt cities reviving because of cheaper housing prices, rising rents, and new business moving in.